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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Stockton, CA

Van Groningen & Sons INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Van Groningen & Sons INC ranks #93,771 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$425
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#93,771
of 99,447 penalized employers

Van Groningen & Sons INC in Stockton, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $425. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Van Groningen & Sons INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,771 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, J & R Farm Labor, INC. in Clarksburg, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $420 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#93,771
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Van Groningen & Sons INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Van Groningen & Sons INC runs well below peers (0.12x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$425 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Van Groningen & Sons INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRILLIUM FARM HOLDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UTOPIA FARMS II, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GLENVIEW PORK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22WESTBROOK DAIRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TIBBS GIN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EDWARD ROSA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SEQUIM VALLEY FARMS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CREEKSIDE VALLEY FAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HENRY ROBINSON JR., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HARVEY W BUCHE ENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BRIARWOOD FOREST PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JEFFERSON FUR FARM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAROLINA TIMBER THIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RED RIVER COMMODITIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DUDA FARM FRESH FOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SAMUEL FETTERMAN AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JAMES PRUITT LOGGING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CURRAN COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LEF FARMS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Van Groningen & Sons…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Van Groningen & Sons INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Van Groningen & Sons INC in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Van Groningen & Sons INC sits at penalty rank #1,892 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($425 assessed).

How Van Groningen & Sons INC Compares

Van Groningen & Sons INC's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-06-23

Last Inspection

2025-10-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$213

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $213 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$900

Current Penalty Amount

$425

Penalty Reduction

52.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $475 from the initial assessment of $900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Van Groningen & Sons INC compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Van Groningen & Sons INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 3 2.4
Total Penalty $425 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $213 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Van Groningen & Sons INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($425 here).

Gathering Together Farm INC $420 OR KCK Farms LLC $420 OR Curaleaf Florida, LLC $414 FL Tower Timber Services INC $440 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Trillium Farm Holdings, LLC 2 insp. Johnstown, OH Utopia Farms II, LLC 2 insp. Bradenton, FL Glenview Pork, LLC 2 insp. Plymouth, IL Westbrook Dairy, LLC 2 insp. Dixie, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fanny Lan Fang Kuang Tam DBA Kenny Tam Nursery
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2 inspections $425
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2 inspections $420
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2 inspections $420
Capay Farms, INC.
Orland, CA
3 inspections $430
Gathering Together Farm INC
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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Van Groningen & Sons INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Van Groningen & Sons INC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Van Groningen & Sons INC have? ▼
Van Groningen & Sons INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $425.
How many OSHA inspections has Van Groningen & Sons INC had? ▼
Van Groningen & Sons INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-06-23 and the most recent on 2025-10-28. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Van Groningen & Sons INC? ▼
Van Groningen & Sons INC has been assessed $425 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $900 (a 52.8% reduction).
What industry does Van Groningen & Sons INC operate in? ▼
Van Groningen & Sons INC operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111219). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Van Groningen & Sons INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Van Groningen & Sons INC ranks #93,771 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Van Groningen & Sons INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Van Groningen & Sons INC's total OSHA penalty of $425 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, J & R Farm Labor, INC. in Clarksburg, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $420 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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